[2023] NZIACDT 2 — DD v Pabellon

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 5 January 2023

The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal's published summary

Sanctions / adviser lacked due care and diligence in submitting a hopelessly flawed EOI and residence application / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s3, s50, s51 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1 / HELD / first appearance before Tribunal / adviser cautioned / moderate misconduct / ordered to pay $1,000 financial penalty given early acknowledgment of error and offer of full refund / adviser acknowledges full refund (including INZ application fees) of $6,450 appropriate / compensation claim for time spent organising application not upheld as not particularised or evidenced / compensation not awarded as a matter of course, and no evidence submitted establishing abnormal stress

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